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What is hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg used for?
Descriptions. Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
Can I take 2 hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg?
High blood pressure: Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is typically started at 12.5 mg to 25 mg by mouth once daily for hypertension. It can be increased to 50 mg per day either as a single dose or split into two doses.
How long does it take for hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 to lower blood pressure?
Response and effectiveness. Hydrochlorothiazide starts to work within 2 hours and its peak effect occurs within 4 hours. The diuretic and blood pressure lowering effects of hydrochlorothiazide may last six to 12 hours.
Should you take HCTZ in the morning or at night?
How to use Hydrochlorothiazide. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning with or without food. If you take this drug too close to bedtime, you may need to wake up to urinate. It is best to take this medication at least 4 hours before your bedtime.
Does HCTZ deplete magnesium?
Diuretics — Two types of diuretics known as loop (such as furosemide or Lasix) and thiazide (including hydrochlorothiazide) can deplete magnesium levels. For this reason, doctors who prescribe diuretics may consider recommending magnesium supplements as well.
How fast does hydrochlorothiazide lower blood pressure?
– Swelling – Difficulty breathing or swallowing – Hoarseness – Fever or chills – Yellow-tinged skin or eyes – Light-headedness or fainting – Chest pain
How much Hydrochlorothiazide is safe to take?
Hydrochlorothiazide can be taken with or without food. In adults being treated for hypertension, the usual dose is 12.5 to 50 mg once daily. If the medicine has been prescribed for edema, most adults will take 25 to 100 mg once a day or in divided doses.
What is the best time of day to take hydrochlorothiazide?
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
How to stop taking hydrochlorothiazide?
HCTZ for Hypertension. The Joint National Committee on Hypertension,7th Edition (JNC 7) recommended a thiazide diuretic as first-line management for hypertension requiring medications.